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The Decree
Informing the People of God of the Cause of Beatification and Canonization of
Rosa Maria Segale, also know as Sister Blandina
Let it be known
Whereas: The People of God of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe and beyond have expressed their affection and devotion of Maria Rosa Segale, also known as Sister Blandina Segale, 73 years after her death. The People of God have requested of the Archbishop of Santa Fe, to open the Cause of Beautification and Canonization of Sister Blandina Segale. The Pontifical Congregation for the Cause of Saints has granted the Archbishop of Santa Fe permission to open the Cause of Beautification and Canonization.
Therefore: I, Michael J. Sheehan, Archbishop of Santa Fe declare open a canonical inquiry of the holiness and heroic virtues of the Servant of God, Sister Blandina. A Cause for Beautification and Canonization is now open.
Summon: I summon all persons with knowledge and or evidence of this Servant of God to make known their knowledge and evidence.
Appoint: I hereby appoint Bishop Ricardo Ramirez, Bishop of Las Cruces Emeritus, as Postulator of the Cause. I accept CHI St. Joseph’s Children as Petitioner of the Cause.
Let it be known that Sr. Blandina shall now bear the title “The Servant of God.”
Given at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, Santa Fe, New Mexico
On the 29th day of June 2014.
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Prayer for the Canonization of Sister Blandina Segale, SC, Servant of God
Let Us Pray
O God, whose sweet name “Gesu” (Jesus)
was the first word to roll off the innocent lips of
your servant, Maria Rosa Segale,
hear our prayer.
The word Jesus rolled off her lips
for ninety one years as she built schools,
hospitals, and social institutions,
welcoming all and introducing them
to your love and hope.
She cared for the immigrant, the innocent
children, and the guilty outlaw;
always recognizing the dignity
of the human being.
We beg you that Sr. Blandina Segale now be
counted among the Saints
of Holy Mother Church and that our hearts be
open to always praise your name as your servant
Maria Rosa Segale did unto her last breath.
May we do as she on her deathbed;
whisper “Gesu,” smile, and die in you.
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